Job Description

Planning & Materials Manager

Location: Hillsborough, NC area

Compensation: Target base $125,000 - $140,000 (depending on experience)

Bonus: 18% annual discretionary bonus

Additional: $2,400 annual car allowance

A growing global manufacturer in the consumer packaged goods (CPG / FMCG) sector is seeking a Planning & Materials Manager to lead production planning, procurement, and materials management for a high-volume manufacturing facility.

This role sits on the plant leadership team and plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth flow of materials that keeps production running efficiently. The position oversees planning, procurement, warehouse operations, and logistics while partnering closely with operations leadership to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the production planning and materials management processes for the plant
• Oversee procurement of raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies to support uninterrupted production
• Manage MRP planning and material flow, ensuring accuracy and reliability of planning data
• Serve as the site lead in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Optimize warehouse and logistics operations, including inbound, outbound, and internal material movement
• Act as the site SAP key user for planning, procurement, and logistics modules while maintaining accurate master data
• Lead and develop a small team including planners and logistics/warehouse leadership
• Partner with operations, quality, and corporate supply chain leadership to improve planning performance and inventory health
• Participate in plant leadership meetings and contribute to broader operational strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (business, supply chain, engineering, logistics, or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, procurement, materials management, or supply chain leadership within manufacturing
• Experience in food, beverage, CPG, pharmaceutical, or other fast-moving consumer goods environments strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems and production planning processes
• Hands-on experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems; ability to troubleshoot data issues is a plus
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Experience managing and developing team members in a manufacturing environment
• Continuous improvement mindset; Lean/Six Sigma familiarity is beneficial but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Inventory Management & Control